Laws Against Fake News In The Philippines - RALB Law
ralblaw.com › laws-against-fake-news-in-theSpreading of False information is punishable The mere spreading of false information and other forms of disinformation during the Covid-19 pandemic is punishable by law. Persons involve or caught spreading “fake news” could be held liable for Republic Act (RA) No. 10175 [4] RA 10175 (Anti-Cybercrime Law), or under Section 6 (f) of Republic Act 11469 [5] RA 11469 (Bayanihan to Heal as One Act).
Laws against spreading fake news - Lawbriefcase
Section 505 (1) of the Indian Penal Code states that whoever makes, publishes or even circulates any information, report or rumor with an intention to cause fear or disquiet among the public or incite feelings of hatred among a class or community will be imprisoned for a term of three years and five years respectively, with fine.